Top 5 Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,269 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI are Lake Mills High School, Waterloo High School and Fort Atkinson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Jefferson County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Mills High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Creek Public School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Aztalan St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Palmyra-eagle High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, WI

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
W1095 Concord Center Dr
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
305 Milwaukee St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Grades: PK-4
| 222 students
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Grades: 11-12
| 19 students
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7103
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI include Lake Mills High School, Waterloo High School and Fort Atkinson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County, WI?
7 public high schools are located in Jefferson County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, WI?
Jefferson County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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